NYS Music 2024

Category: Festival News

  • Peach At The Beach Announces Schedule for July 13

    The Peach At The Beach music festival in Atlantic City, NJ has announced its artist schedule. The festival will feature eight artists and DJs. Concert-goers can enjoy shows playing dance, funk, rock, and reggae music.

    Peach At The Beach music festival will take place at Atlantic City’s Island Waterpark on Saturday, July 13.

    An aerial view of the 2023 Peach Music Festival
    An Aerial View of the 2023 Peach Music Festival

    Peach At The Beach spawned from the annual Peach Music Festival in Scranton, PA. The Allman Brothers Band started the festival in 2012. Each Summer, the festival has brought jam bands from around the world to the Montage Mountain Resort for concert-goers to enjoy. Since its beginning, artists such as Santana, the Black Crowes, and Ween have played the festival. This year marks a shift in venue, with the festival relocating to Atlantic City’s Island Waterpark for the Summer. The festival will feature shows for all ticket-holders on the main Peach Stage. Additionally, General Admission+, VIP and Super VIP ticket holders can access early waterpark DJ and artist sets.

    The festival will kick off for premium ticket-holders at 11:00am with special waterpark DJ sets. The waterpark concerts will feature sets by DJ King Mega, DJ Logic, and Uncle Jesse. The waterpark set will also include a show by Asbury Park’s Dogs In a Pile. Jersey native guitarist Jimmy Law and drummer Joe Babick founded the band in 2019 with help from a host of Berklee-trained musicians. They combine jazz, rock, and funk to create psychedelic journeys for their audiences.

    Doors open for the festival’s Peach Stage at 2:00pm. The Peach Stage is located outside the waterpark, and will host 5 performances throughout the afternoon and evening.

    Mykal Rose, from legendary reggae band Black Uhuru, and a staple of the genre since the early 1970s will kick off the festival with a 3:00pm set. In 1984, Rose and Black Uhuru won the first Grammy for Best Reggae Album for their record Anthem. Since the 1990s, Rose has toured the world, spreading his iconic roots reggae stylings.

    Rose’s set will be followed by a performance by Karina Rykman. Rykman’s journey into indie and jam rock stardom began in her youth in New York City. By the time of her graduation from NYU, Rykman was playing alongside Vulfpeck, Les Claypool, and Sean Ono Lennon. Rykman is known for her combination of indie pop with scorching distorted rock. Since beginning her career, Rykman has headlined festivals like Bonnarroo, and played on shows like Late Night with Seth Meyers. This performance comes after the release of Rykman’s 2023 album Joyride produced by Phish’s Trey Anastasio. She will perform a 4:00pm set.

    Peach At The Beach

    The highlight of the Festival is a performance by Trouble No More recreating the Allman Brothers’ iconic 1972 album Eat a Peach. The band includes all-star musicians who are dedicated to recreating the Allman Brothers’ early catalog. Their guitarist Brandon Niederauer has shared the stage with everyone from Buddy Guy to Lady Gaga. The band additionally features vocalist Lamar Williams Jr., son of the Allman Brothers band’s bassist, and 5x Grammy-nominated keyboardist Peter Levin. During their recreation of Eat a Peach, the band will play Allman Brothers hits, including “Melissa,” and “Blue Sky.” The band will begin their set at 5:30pm.

    Trouble No More will be followed by a second 7:15pm set by Dogs In a Pile. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead will then close out the festival with 2 sets beginning at 9:00pm. Joe Russo formed Almost Dead in Brooklyn in 2013 to perform classic tracks from the Grateful Dead. Since their start, the band has played with legends like John Mayer, Ween, and Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh. Almost Dead has previously sold out shows at venues including Red Rocks, the Brooklyn Bowl, and the Peach Music Festival. Rolling Stone even named their 2018 Peach Music Festival performance as “Best Scene-Stealer,” saying Almost Dead takes “improvisational jam rock to the nth degree.”

    Festivities are not limited to July 13th, with special pre and post festival parties. On July 12th, Philadelphia-based jam band the Disco Biscuits will perform at the Showboat Resort’s Bourbon Ballroom. Saturday, July 13th will also feature a special “Peach After Dark” set at the Bourbon Ballroom. This set will include Woodstock-based experimental rocker Marco Benevento, and South Carolina-based synth wave band Doom Flamingo.

    Peach At The Beach

    Waterpark Schedule

    11:00am – Doors Open

    11:00am – DJ King Mega

    12:00pm – DJ Logic

    2:00pm – Dogs In a Pile

    3:15pm – Uncle Jesse

    Peach Stage Schedule

    2:00pm – Doors Open

    3:00pm – Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru

    4:00pm – Karina Rykman

    5:30pm – Trouble No More

    7:15pm – Dogs In a Pile

    9:00pm – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

    For more information on location, ticketing, and regulations, visit the Peach Festival website here.

  • Maker Park Radio Celebrate 7th year With Staten Island Festival

    In celebration of its seven-year anniversary, Maker Park Radio will host an Outdoor music festival in Staten Island. 

    Maker Park is not only a radio but it’s also a collaborative community space for Staten Island. Volunteers run MPR and listeners and sponsors fully support the radio. In 2017, Kristin Wallace founded the radio to provide a space for local artists to share their talents. The non-profit broadcasts from Makerspace NYC. 

    maker park radio

    Along with broadcasting, the DJs at MRP produce live music events in Maker Park and around Staten Island. The Radio station is free, and listeners can find the station on Facebook, YouTube, or the website. 

    Local band, A Place To Bury Strangers, will headline the anniversary show at makers park. Other bands performing are Lip Critic, Pons, King Like Mom, Modern Day Machines and Grandma Drinks.

    A Place to Bury Strangers started in 2002 in NYC. They are a shoegaze rock band made up of Oliver Ackermann on vocals and guitar, Sandra Fedowitz on drums and John Fedowitz on bass. They currently are on their summer U.S.A tour and are known for loud performances.

    Magician, Albert Cadabra and local tattoo artist, Magie Serpica will also be in attendance at the festival.

    You can purchase the $15 tickets on eventbrite. For more information you can visit the Makers Park Radio website here.

  • Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Announces Lineup

    The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 26th season. The festival begins July 17th, and will include six concerts. With shows ranging from jazz to blues to classical, there is a concert for everyone.

    A prior Cooperstown Summer Music Festival concert at the Christ Episcopal Church

    The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has prided itself in presenting a high variety of quality shows for over 20 years. Founded in 1999, the festival has hosted over 100 artists in its history. In its 25 years of existence, the festival has exhibited classical, cabaret, and even special children’s concerts. Performance Today, the most popular classical radio program, has also frequently featured festival concerts.

    “Our new season features an impressive collection of performances that will bring best-in-class artists in a wide variety of genres to perform for audiences in Cooperstown,”

    – Linda Chesis, Festival founder

    The Miró Quartet will kick off the season with a July 18th program titled “Voices of Home.” Beginning in 1995, the Austin-based quartet has made a name for itself as one of the most celebrated classical groups. The band takes its name from surrealist painter Joan Miró, with much of their music reflecting themes of imagination and fantasy. The quartet has previously toured across the United States, Europe, and Asia, receiving critical acclaim wherever they go. The July 18th show, titled “Voices of Home,” will tackle themes like nostalgia and yearning. It will feature compositions by Franz Joseph Haydn, Caroline Shaw, Kevin Puts, and George Walker. This concert will take place at 7pm at Cooperstown’s Farmers’ Museum.

    July 25th will see a performance by the Caroga Arts Ensemble, titled “American Journey.” Cellist Kyle Price founded the ensemble in 2019, as part of the Caroga Arts Collective. The ensemble features prizewinning instrumentalists, music school faculty, and members of chamber groups. Since its founding, the ensemble has played at Chicago’s Symphony Center, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and more. Their July 25th show will feature pieces by American composers, such as Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, and more. The concert will take place at Cooperstown’s Farmers’ Museum at 7pm.

    Pianist Richard Goode will perform a selection of Beethoven pieces on July 30th. Famous for his emotional interpretations of classical and romantic pieces, Goode has become one of the most acclaimed pianists of our day. He has played concerts across the United States and Europe, and has hosted multiple music masterclasses. As part of this concert, Goode will perform some of Beethoven’s later work, illustrating the emotional depth of his playing. The concert will take place 7pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.

    Grammy award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell will perform a blues and jazz selection on August 6th. Coming from a musical family in New York, Russell has spent much of her life performing. She has previously toured with legends like Steely Dan, Paul Simon, and Cyndi Lauper. Her third album Inside This Heart of Mine reached #1 on the iTunes jazz charts upon release. Since then she has won various awards, including a Grammy for her work on the Boardwalk Empire Soundtrack. NPR hailed Russell’s vocals, saying she “wails like a horn and whispers like a snake in the garden of Eden.” She will perform at the Otesaga Resort Hotel at 7pm.

    August 16th will feature two performances as part of the program’s Family Music Fest. The concerts will be hosted by Justin Jay Hines, percussionist for the NY Philharmonic Young People’s Orchestra. These family friendly performances will begin with an interactive workshop. During this workshop, kids will learn how to make instruments from natural materials, and craft different beats. The workshop will end with a performance using these handmade instruments. These workshops will be followed by a performance from Hines. The first performance will take place at Origins cafe at 10:30am. It will be followed by a second 3pm performance at the Farmers’ Museum. These performances are free, but registration is required.

    The festival will conclude with an August 20th performance titled “Bach Again.” This performance will feature harpsichordist Bradley Brookshire, cellist Wolfram Koessel, flautist Linda Chessis, and violinist Rachell Ellen Wong. The night will celebrate the musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, featuring renditions of his instrumental sonatas. Mezzo-soprano Winona Martin will join these instrumentalists to perform a selection of Bach’s arias. This concert will take place 7pm at Christ Episcopal Church.

    Concert Schedule

    7/18 – Miró Quartet: Voices of Home – 7pm @ The Farmers’ Museum

    7/25 – Caroga Arts Ensemble: American Journey – 7pm @ The Farmers’ Museum

    7/30 – Pianist Richard Goode Plays Late Beethoven – 7pm @ Otesaga Resort Hotel

    8/6 – Catherine Russell, Blues and Jazz Singer – 7pm @ Otesaga Resort Hotel

    8/16 – Family Music Fest with Justin Jay Hines, Percussionist and Host of NY Philharmonic Young People’s Concerts – 10:30am @ Origins Cafe

    8/16 – Family Music Fest – 3pm @ The Farmers’ Museum

    8/20 – Bach Again – 7pm @ Christ Episcopal Church

    Tickets are $30 for all concerts, with students under 18 having a reduced price of $15. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information on ticketing and concerts, visit the Cooperstown Music Festival website here.

  • Geneva Music Festival wraps 14th season

    Well, the instruments are packed up, the chairs are empty. But the spirit of Geneva Music Festival lingers on. For 14 years, musicians have come to Geneva for three weeks of the early summer to collaborate, perform together, and share their talents with audiences from across the Finger Lakes.

    This season presented a beautiful circle, with opening band Biriba Union concluding their electric concert with an Appalachian fiddle tune, and The Brothers Blue closing out the festival season with their homegrown fiddle music.

    final resident artists’ concert, Night and Day, photo credit to Jan Regan. Geneva Music Festival
    photo by Jan Regan

    The Night and Day resident artists’ finale was a gem in an already excellent themed season. It was also the most visually descriptive, with the musicians introducing their pieces with imagery like water over the sea and light through leaves, in a poetic synesthesia that remains with you even after the music has faded.

    A highlight of this season was the world premiere of a Mark Olivieri piece, “Artifacts of a Valiant Past”, commissioned by Director Geoffry Herd specifically for the concert theme this year. Olivieri, composer and associate professor of music at HWS, said that he wanted to play with the idea of consciousness and memory as encompassing the theme of light and dark, and commented after the Thursday night concert, “That was just one of the most intuitive and energetic performances that I’ve had the pleasure of to hear, and I was very excited for them to be performing my piece. I look forward to working with them again in the future.”

    The final concert also featured an intellectually challenging modern piece, “Light and Matter”, composed by Kaija Saariaho. Less approachable than the shimmering Haydn “Sunrise” string quartet earlier that evening, it presented a different form of light – light that is harsh, competing with darkness, struggling as it fades in and out of existence.

    And it would be remiss not to mention Anna Petrova’s stunning piano solo at Night and Day. Since GMF is primarily a chamber music festival, there are generally few solos on the program. Petrova’s rendition of Scriabin’s Sonata No. 2, which was performed entirely from memory with a breathtaking finesse during the first movement and a tightly controlled passion that made the entire piano shake during the second, was an incredible treat. She received an immediate standing ovation both nights. 

    After the performance on Thursday night, Mark Gearan, President of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, commented, “I think as a Genevan, for 14 years this festival … every year … gets bigger, longer, more interesting, with a brilliant theme. We’re just so fortunate to be in these intimate settings and to have the musicians share their talent, describe it – the way they describe the music is such a highlight. Hobart and William Smith is proud to have it on our campus, but I think for everyone here the range of talent and musicians coming from literally all over the world, it’s great for Geneva.”

    After the emotional intensity of the violin on Thursday and Friday night, it was a delight to finish out the season with the violin’s down-home brother for some danceable fiddle music outdoors.

    The local bluegrass band The Brothers Blue brings home the special sense of place that the Finger Lakes offers – where else are you likely to hear bluegrass singers mention “glacial till” nostalgically in their music? Even a passing shower Sunday afternoon couldn’t dampen the audience’s enthusiasm, with attendees dancing through the rain. “These guys are awesome, I’ve seen them three or four other places. I’m very much a fan of this event and the whole [GMF] series, it’s incredible, absolutely incredible.” Said Dresden resident Donna Rae Sutherland.

    Geneva Music Festival notes the following sponsoring organizations this year:

    •      Rochester Area Community Foundation
    •      Nelson B. Delavan Foundation
    •      Max and Marian Farash Foundation
    •      Brenda & Dave Rickey Family Foundation
    •      Williams Family Foundation
    •      Wyckoff Family Foundation
    •      New York State Council on the Arts
    •      National Endowment for the Arts

    The Geneva Music Festival was founded in 2011 by Geneva, New York violinist Geoffrey Herd as a weekend of chamber music in his hometown. The festival has grown over its fourteen years to a nearly month-long event that draws thousands of attendees from across the Finger Lakes region. Each year, the Festival continues its mission of inspiring people with world-class chamber music and engaging diverse audiences in its outreach programs. All concerts are wheelchair accessible. To learn more, and to purchase tickets, visit: https://genevamusicfestival.com/

  • EagleMania Music Festival Coming to North Creek

    On August 24, EagleMania will return to North Creek, NY, for their headlining EagleMania Music Festival. The festival includes two live performances from The Brass Machine and the World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band, EagleMania.

    eaglemania music festival
    EagleMania Music Fest – official website

    Set against the backdrop of Gore Mountain, fans and attendees have the opportunity to explore the scenic location during the festival. All tickets include a pass for a complimentary skyride along the Northwoods Gondola. This gives fans the ability to hike, camp, or enjoy the views around them, all while listening to music we all know and love.

    For over a decade, EagleMania has performed all over the country. Eagles, one of one the biggest bands of all time, had a major influence over thousands of fans. As lifelong fans of the classic rock band, EagleMania has dedicated their band to replicating their classic, steady sound. The band is comprised of five members, all with different experiences, stories, and expertise. However, there is one thing they all share in common, and that is their love for Eagles’ music.

    Joining a little over ten years ago, EagleMania has gone through several lineups. For the last few years, the band’s official seven members: Frankie Reno, Marc Hoffman, Ken Darcy, John Gaechter, Dennis Espatman, Ron Negro, and Josh Leclerc, have been bringing their Eagles tribute all over the country. Yet, they still remained one of the biggest tribute bands of the decade. Their slogan, “The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band,” exists for a reason. Since the creation of the band, they have promised to bring audiences an authentic, well-developed replication of Eagles’ music. Through thorough breakdowns of albums, hundreds of hours practicing, and a decade of performing, EagleMania has proven that they are nothing if not deserving of the title.

    Below is the lineup and information on the bands performing at EagleMania Music Festival. For ticket and festival information, visit here.

    August 24 @ 1:00 pm – The Brass Machine

    Led by frontman “Kidd” Kyle Yagielski, The Brass Machine is one of the hottest brass bands on the scene. Formed in Buffalo, NY, The Brass Machine features a rotating cast of musicians for each performance and includes a huge variety of horns, guitars, keys, drums, and more. They have performed with many noteworthy groups, such as Earth, Wind, and Fire, and several music festivals. With The Brass Machine, no two shows are ever the same! Join them at 1:00 pm for an opener that weaves together funk, jazz, and R&B.

    eaglemania music festival
    The Brass Machine – official website

    August 24 @ 3:30 pm – EagleMania

    EagleMania will be headlining the festival, following the performance of The Brass Machine. The EagleMania show consists of authentic, show-stopping renditions of Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as music from the solo acts of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh. Join the World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band for their performance of the songs you know and love at 3:30 pm.

  • 18th Annual Pleasantville Music Festival is set for July 13

    Described as New York’s Backyard Jam, the 18th annual, Pleasantville Music Festival, will be held on Saturday July 13, 2024. T

    he musical line-up includes on the Main Stage, festival headliner Better Than Ezra known for their 1995 mega hit ‘Good’,  bluesy West Coast ‘roots rockers’-The Record Company, and legendary reggae royalty-The Wailers. Also appearing will be Brooklyn indie rocker-Margaret Glaspy and a band called N.E.D. (which stands for No Evidence of Disease), made up of top-notch Gynecological Oncologists from around the country, including Dr. Gizelka David-West of Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital.

    Pleasantville Music Festival

    The Party Stage will feature Talon– a Brooklyn’s all-female alt rock band (with roots in Armonk), the bluesy and funky band Mojo & the Mayhem (with roots in White Plains and Rye), Dead Tooth, a hard-rocking punk outfit from Queens (with roots in Warwick, NY), Widely Grown-an upbeat country/Americana band with roots in Bergen County, and Party Stage headliners, The Collection, an fun alt-pop band out of North Carolina.

    The Chill Tent Stage will kick off at noon with something new – a performer of music for children named Kenny Green. Later performers include delicate brother/sister harmonies from Plane Station from Peekskill, NY, Jazz and blues from Bergen County’s The Robert Hill Band featuring vocals from Chester, NY’s Rae Simone, respected and much loved Wilton, CT born singer/songwriter Jesse Terry will also perform. This year’s Chill Tent Headliner is the witty and charming Jill Sobule, known for 90’s hits like ‘I Kissed a Girl’ (not to be confused with the Katy Perry song) and ‘Supermodel’ from the movie Clueless.

    The festival showcases emerging local talent, spotlighting the winners of the Battle of the Bands competition hosted at The Garage at Lucy’s in Pleasantville. This competition provides a platform for young, up-and-coming musicians to perform in front of a significantly larger audience

    The Party Stage winner this year is a band called Mainline. Rooted in the Northern Westchester communities of Yorktown Heights, Katonah, Mohegan Lake and Nyack in Rockland County, they are classic mainstream metal, while adding some of their own modern flourishes. This hard rockin’ quartet has opened for the likes of Skid Row and Ace Frehley, has shared the stage with Dokken’s George Lynch at LA’s venerable Whiskey-a-Go Go and has performed nearby at Lucy’s several times. 

    The Chill Tent Stage will feature a pair of co-winners: Gavon Mitchell and Lauren Mian. Mitchell is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter from Putnam Valley, while Mian is an alt-folksinger from New Rochelle. Both have played gigs all throughout the region and after learning that they had finished the competition in a dead heat, the two friends happily agreed to share the stage.

    The overall winner in this year’s Battle of the Bands competition is Blue Moon Band. Based out of southern Westchester, (Larchmont, Harrison and Mt. Vernon) this 4-piece band melds a host of musical genres into their sound, including alt. rock, blues and even a touch of reggae, creating an enticing blend. Still in their infancy, this band, whose oldest member checks in at the ripe old age of 18, has only recently begun recording in a studio. 

    Now in its 18th year, the Pleasantville Music Festival, presented by Northwell Health is known as New York’s Backyard Jam. It’s become a must-attend summer event for the whole family, with great local food and drink, a warm positive vibe, and of course, world-class rock. Tickets to the Pleasantville Music Festival are available through Ticketweb or in person on the third floor of Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville during specified times. See the Festival website for specific hours along with other details about the event, including links to the performers.  www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com .

  • A Look Ahead to Grateful Dead-Inspired Circus of the Dead Festival

    The premier New York summer event for Deadheads and jam band enthusiasts is back. The Circus of the Dead Festival will be returning to Lee’s Campground in Saratoga Springs on June 21 and 22 for a literally jam-packed weekend of performances celebrating the spirit of the Grateful Dead.

    circus of the dead festival

    2024 marks the second year of Saratoga Springs’ spin on their annual Circus of Life Festival, Circus of the Dead, which stemmed from a visit by Dead and Company in 2023 while they were on their final tour. While the Grateful Dead will sadly not be touring in Saratoga Springs this year, or anywhere for that matter, this year’s festival is still set to deliver an experience for Deadheads of all ages.

    Highlights among the bands set to perform include high-octane new-funk electrofusion and dance band Kung Fu, never-before-heard supergroup Uncle Vin’s Band, featuring Vinnie Amico, Nate Wilson, and Al Schnier from moe.., Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits, and Max Verna of The Ominous Seapods. This extraordinary supergroup promises a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration that will blow your mind and leave you craving more. Plus don’t miss genre-bending one-man band Keller Williams, who’s playing a must-see Dead Infusion set. Multiple performances will also include light shows and other visual effects. 16 other bands are billed to play during the densely packed two-day festival. 

    Beyond the performing artists, a variety of activities and attractions for guests will be available during the weekend. Art installations and workshops, food and merchandise vendors, circus acts and performances and LED walls, lasers and light shows will all be present to enhance everyone’s experience.

    General admission tickets cover both days of the weekend and also include the ability to tent or car camp. Tickets for no-camp single days are also available, as well as early arrival and RV passes. General admission tickets are $176.88, and single-day tickets are $74.64.

    Full Lineup:

    Friday

    Dead Stage:

    Dr Jah & The Love Prophets – 12:30-1:45 PM

    Creamery Station – 2:30-3:45 PM

    The Deadbeats – 4:30-6:00 PM

    Keller Williams – 6:45-8:15 PM

    Kung Fu – 9:00-11:00 PM

    Jam Legacy Stage:

    What? – 1:15-2:45 PM

    Jabbawaukee – 3:15-4:45 PM

    Lazy Bird – 5:15-6:45 PM

    Residual Groove – 7:30-9:00 PM

    Saturday

    Dead Stage:

    Monkey & The Crowbar – 11:00-12:15 PM

    The Brass Machine – 1:00-2:15 PM

    The Wheel – 3:00-4:15 PM

    Neon Avenue – 4:45-6:00 PM

    Leon Trout – 6:45-8:00 PM

    Uncle Vin’s Band – 9:00-11:00 PM

    Jam Legacy Stage:

    Rob Glassman Band – 1:15-2:45 PM

    Caylin Costello Band – 3:15-4:45 PM

    Guess Method – 5:15-6:45 PM

    Kale – 7:30-9:00 PM

    More information about the Circus of Life Festival can be found here.

  • Seagle Festival returns for 109th Concert Season

    Schroon Lake’s Seagle Festival has announced its performance lineup for its 109th annual season. Beginning June 16th, the concert season features a host of opera and theater performances. With performances ranging from classic Italian opera to Broadway classics to a special Juneteenth concert, there is a performance for everyone.

    Oscar Seagle Memorial Festival, home of the Seagle Festival performances
    The Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater

    Seagle Festival has been the Adirondacks’ premiere organization for opera and musical theater for over a century. Singer/teacher Oscar Seagle founded the festival in 1915 as a family run operation. In 1920, Seagle purchased the property that now houses the festival, with it quickly becoming a hub for enterprising young musicians. Throughout the past century, it evolved into a non-profit run by leading vocal trainers and theater performers. Today, the organization focuses on cultivating the talent of aspiring performers, and producing high quality theater performances.

    The Summer season begins June 16th at 2:00pm with a special Juneteenth Concert. This performance includes a curated collection of works by eight African American composers, sung by emerging vocalists. Old Friends & New follows this performance, officially kicking off the season. This performance will introduce all 31 emerging performers in both solo and ensemble pieces. Additionally, there will be a post-concert reception where audience members can meet and greet performers. 

    Mainstage performances will begin on July 3rd, with a performance of the Broadway hit Brigadoon. This hit show features classic songs like “The Heather on the Hill,” “Waitin’ for my Dearie,” and “Almost Like Being in Love.” There will be performances on July 3rd, 5th, and 6th at 7:30pm, with a special matinee July 5th at 2:00pm.

    The Seagle Festival’s 2023 production of Romeo and Juliet

    July 17th, 18th, and 20th will feature a performance of the classic Mozart opera Don Giovanni. The opera that follows the Casanova-like Don Giovanni in a story that mixes comedy, drama, and beautiful vocals. The performance will be in its original Italian, with English supertitles. On top of the three evening performances, there will also be a matinee performance July 19th at 2:00pm.

    The third mainstage performance is Dragon’s Breath based on the novel by Charles Frazier. The play’s story tells the tale of a Confederate deserter returning home, in a narrative that mirrors Homer’s Odyssey. This performance is part of the organization’s goal to promote contemporary American opera, and marks the first female-composed opera produced by the festival.

    The final mainstage production of the season is the Sondheim classic Sweeney Todd. With a story that has captivated audiences since 1979, this musical provides a great forum for the festival’s performers to demonstrate their talent. With complex characters, and challenging vocal performances, Sweeney Todd is sure to be an eventful send-off for the mainstage season. 

    The Seagle Festival’s 2023 children’s opera The Ugly Duckling

    In addition to mainstage performances, there will be two additional children-focused events during the season. On July 6th, the festival will present a children’s opera titled Dragon’s Breath. This opera focuses on a boy named Alan who learns to deal with his anger, personified as a dragon. Following this performance, the Seagle Festival will tour the show throughout the North Country’s elementary schools. The Musical World of Disney will close out the concert season with a September 7th performance. The show will celebrate Disney’s centennial with a revue of classics dating back to the 1920s. 

    Performance Schedule

    Juneteenth Concert – June 16 at 2:00 PM 

    Old Friends & New – June 22 at 7:30 PM

    Don Giovanni – July 17, 18, 20 at 7:30 PM, July 19 at 2:00 PM

    Cold Mountain – July 31, August 1, 3 at 7:30 PM, August 2 at 2:00 PM

    Sweeney Todd  – August 14, 15, 17 at 7:30 PM, August 16 at 2:00 PM

    The Musical World of Disney  – September 7 at 7:30 PM

    The Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater on the Seagle Festival campus at 999 Charley Hill Road, Schroon Lake, NY will host all performances unless otherwise noted. For more information on scheduling and ticket prices, visit the Seagle Festival website here.

    Enjoy a performance from the Seagle Festival’s 2018 production of The Great Gatsby.

  • All Things Go Announces Inaugural NYC Festival – Featuring Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, and MUNA

    The All Things Go music festival is making its NYC debut in 2024, adding to its already impressive legacy with an inaugural event at Forest Hills Stadium. Taking place on September 28th – 29th, this marks the festival’s expansion beyond its DC-area roots, where it will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

    Stellar Lineup for All Things Go NYC

    Headlining this year’s New York lineup are powerhouse performers Reneé Rapp, Janelle Monáe, Chappell Roan, MUNA, Ethel Cain, and Julien Baker. The festival continues its tradition of showcasing a diverse and inclusive range of artists, with performances from Holly Humberstone, Del Water Gap, Towa Bird, and more. This female and non-binary-focused lineup underscores All Things Go’s commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive spaces within the music community.

    All Things Go NYC
    boygenius 2023

    A Festival for the Forward-Thinking

    All Things Go has always been more than just a music festival. Since founding in 2011 in Washington, DC, it has dedicated itself to creating forward-thinking digital and live music experiences. The festival has collaborated with a slew of innovative artists, including Billie Eilish, boygenius, Lana Del Rey, Lorde, Mitski, HAIM, Janelle Monáe, Charli XCX, MUNA, Lizzy McAlpine, Carly Rae Jepsen, Bleachers, and Tove Lo, among others.

    All Things Go NYC
    Lana Del Ray 2023

    A Celebration of Inclusivity and Community

    All Things Go has cultivated a renowned community of devoted fans who embrace inclusivity and diversity, embodying the festival’s ethos. This spirit of community and celebration of underrepresented voices has earned the festival accolades and recognition over its 10 year history.

    All Things Go NYC
    Maggie Rogers 2023

    Tickets and More

    For eager fans looking to secure their spots, tickets for the New York edition of All Things Go will go on sale on Friday, June 14th, at 10 AM ET. Purchase tickets through the festival’s official website at allthingsgofestival.com. Given the festival’s history of rapid sell-outs and the stellar lineup, we highly recommend early ticket purchases.

    Muna 2023

    As All Things Go prepares to launch its first New York festival, anticipation is high for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend. With a lineup featuring both heavy-hitters and emerging talents, and a continued commitment to creating inclusive and forward-thinking music experiences, All Things Go NYC is set to become a staple in the city’s vibrant festival scene. Stay tuned to your favorite music news sources for more updates and get ready to be part of music history this September at Forest Hills Stadium.

  • Old Songs Festival is Back For 44th Year

    The three-day Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance on the Altamont Fairgrounds outside of Albany will be held at the end of the month on June 28-30.

    The 44th festival celebrates traditional music from around the world. This includes North American music from Appalachia, New England and Quebec as well as music from Ireland, West Africa and South Africa. In other words, “music with roots”. 

    The Main Stage performances are on June 28 and 29 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. and on June 30 3:30 to 7 p.m. There will be arts and crafts vendors, workshops, call and responses, traditional dance classes and open mics as well as concerts from various artists. 

    Old Songs uses the barns, a dance building and historical buildings on the property for the events and has a smaller family stage used for children’s performances. Local kids will also have a chance to participate in the festival with the “Great Groove Band.” Any child who plays an instrument can play with the band with the help of musical coaches. 

    Great Groove Band’s goal is to inspire the next generation of musicians. They invite any child aged 5 to 18 to perform in a professional setting. Donna Hébert created the band in the late 90’s at Old Songs Festival and in 2018, her daughter Molly Hebert-Wilson, became the director. On June 30, the band has a performance on the main stage at 2:30.

    Other performances include those of Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, Robin & Linda Williams, The Ebony Hillbillies and more. 

    To purchase tickets and for more information you can visit the website here.

    Listen to featured performers, representing many regions and countries: John McCutcheon • Les Arrivants • Walt Michael & Co. • Arise & Go • Robin & Linda Williams • Reggie Harris & Pat Wictor • Grosse Isle • The Ebony Hillbillies • Joe Jencks • Sharon Katz & the Peace Train • Cathy Fink, Marcy Marcer, & Chao Tian: From China to Appalachia • Yacouba Sissoko Trio • Rhythm Future Quartet • Cris Williamson • Kay Justice & Sam Gleaves • Elizabeth LaPrelle & the Family Band • Annie & the Hedonists • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins • Anne Hills • Rory Makem • Dirty Blue Shirts • Stove Dragon • The Moving Violations • Dave Eisenstadter • Adina Gordon • Lee Murdock • George Wilson • John Roberts • Deb Cowan • Steve Turner • Deirdre & Sean Murtha • Chris Koldewey • Stefan Amidon • John Dickson • Alan Thomson • Ron Gordon • Ron Bruschi • Jake Thomas • The Great Groove Band • Roger the Jester.